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Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Runaway schoolgirls have crossed to Syria: UK police

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

The three runaway UK schoolgirls have now crossed the border to Syria according to the Scotland Yard.

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

2 scientists share Nobel Prize for chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2003

Peter Agre and Roderick MacKinnon have won for discoveries concerning channels in cell membranes.

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

How molestation case led to age fraud accusation against junior Davis Cupper and 4 others

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The All India Tennis Association, often accused of being lax in dealing with age fraud, had no clear answers to what transpired at CLTA.

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

10 HOT career skills to add to your CV

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

From digital advertising to data science and web designing, some of these skills may help you advance in your career.

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Parrikar moots the idea for raising all women battalion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday mooted the idea of raising an all women battalion and stationing of women on warships besides opening the doors of the National Defence Academy and Sainik schools for them.

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Full Text: President's address to nation on the eve of Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of address to the nation by President Ram Nath Kovind on the eve of the Republic Day 2022.

Captain Tania Shergill makes history

Captain Tania Shergill makes history

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'Every bit of the parade is important. Everything that is being executed, you have to be completely in it,' says Captain Tania Shergill, the first woman adjutant at a Republic Day parade.

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

How Narang plans to produce Olympic medallists for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang on what made him start the Gagan Narang Sports Promotion Foundation way back in 2011 when he himself in the midst of his own shooting career.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

'Cricketer can earn Rs 10 crore for playing 40 days'

'Cricketer can earn Rs 10 crore for playing 40 days'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Former captain Kapil Dev doffed his hat at the rise of cricket as a career option for youngsters, saying that parents now encourage their children to take up the game to earn a living.

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Pakistan knew about Osama's hideout, says Hillary

Rediff.com3 May 2016

"It was just too much of a coincidence that that house, that unusual-looking house would be built in that community near the military academy, surrounded by retired military professionals, even though, we couldn't prove it," she said.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

How to beat the gloomy jobs scenario

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

'What we need is right skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

'Can I study abroad after class 10?'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

In an online chat with readers, Sri Akella, director of Dream Seekers Academy shared advice on how to pick the right international course and career.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Director!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Director category at the Oscars.

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Gotabaya: Controversial 'war hero' who finished LTTE

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Though dubbed as the 'war hero', the role of Rajapaksa in ending the conflict with the LTTE with the death of its supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran in 2009 is quite divisive as he stands accused of violating human rights, a charge he vehemently denies.

FC Goa to train in Rio de Janeiro ahead of season

FC Goa to train in Rio de Janeiro ahead of season

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

As a part of FC Goa's pre-season training and conditioning, the team will assemble at head coach Zico's football academy, Zico 10 in Rio de Janeiro, to prepare for the third season of the Indian Super League (ISL). Zico 10 is a brand, under which there are various academies and training centres across Brazil attached to the Flamengo legend Zico, who is the head coach of FC Goa for the third consecutive season.

E-mail to President saves student's career

E-mail to President saves student's career

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

Akhil Gupta got the shock of his life when the CBSE Class 12 results showed that he had got only 13% in Physics though he had scored well in other subjects.

Why a little learning is dangerous

Why a little learning is dangerous

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

As education minister Smriti Irani should be worried about the state of education nationwide rather than fuelling a German-versus-Sanskrit row, says Sunil Sethi

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Captain back in charge in Punjab

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The maharaja's win in Punjab after 10 years has also rekindled the hopes for the revival of the grand old party.

Finally, Amarinder Singh wins 'father of all battles'

Finally, Amarinder Singh wins 'father of all battles'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

The Congress stalwart could not have asked for a better gift on his 75th birthday.

Harshita, 16, hopes Asiad bronze will keep her away from 'boring' books

Harshita, 16, hopes Asiad bronze will keep her away from 'boring' books

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

If Harshita has her way, she would happily miss the exams again but she can't.

Zaheer readying for the Kiwis

Zaheer readying for the Kiwis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The Indian pace ace is training at the MRF Pace Academy under the legendary Dennis Lillee.

Chennai lad is world's second youngest Grandmaster

Chennai lad is world's second youngest Grandmaster

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

He is the youngest Indian to achieve the feat at 12 years, seven months and 17 days, erasing the mark set by his state-mate R Praggnanandhaa in June last year.

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Recipes: Candy Crush and Strawberry Basil Mocktail

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Make these love potions at home with just a handful of ingredients.

In Japan, PM Modi is drumming up quite a buzz

In Japan, PM Modi is drumming up quite a buzz

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is truly stealing the show in Japan. Apart from signing deals and improving ties with Japan, his visit to the country is creating quite a few memorable moments - from selfies, to playing the flute, to even playing the drums. Rediff.com presents a few of these fun moments.

Meet Pakistan's braveheart female squash ace

Meet Pakistan's braveheart female squash ace

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

South Waziristan, in north-west Pakistan, is regarded as the home of the Taliban. Forget playing any sport, but girls here rarely go to school. Under such circumstances, how does a girl realise her dream to be a sportsperson.

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Coal secy shunted out; 19 new babus appointed

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Coal Secretary Anil Swarup has been appointed as school education secretary.

Toll in China's coronavirus soars to 132

Toll in China's coronavirus soars to 132

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The Chinese health authorities announced on Wednesday that 5,974 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus had been reported in 31 provincial-level regions by the end of Tuesday.

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

From shooting balloons to gold, Saurabh Chaudhary comes of age at 16

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

Saurbah Chaudhary would dream of excelling in the Olympic sport one day.

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Raja Sen's Oscars forecast: Mad Max will win!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Mad Max: Fury Road has a very realistic chance of sweeping the Oscars, predicts Raja Sen.

Kohli unavailable for T20s vs Sri Lanka?

Kohli unavailable for T20s vs Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

"Virat has told the selectors that he needs some time to take a call on whether he will be playing the T20s or not. That's reason why they have not announced the T20 squad," a BCCI official, privy to selection matters, told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

LFW GenNext: Meet the new kids on the block

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

These young guns will introduce fresh designs into Lakme Fashion Week Summer/Resort 2017.

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Pele mesmerises fans in Delhi, graces Subroto Cup final

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Football legend Pele wound up his six-day visit to the country as a big crowd turned up at the Capital's Ambedkar Stadium to have a glimpse of the Brazilian three-time World Cup winner who battled physical difficulties to give the fans an experience of a lifetime.

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Gen Bipin Rawat appointed India's first Chief of Defence Staff

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Gen Rawat will be able to serve as CDS for a period of up to three years after the government amended the rules extending the age of retirement to 65 years.

Why there isn't a perfect formula for a dream job

Why there isn't a perfect formula for a dream job

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

A change in career is really not as bad as it seems and not getting into your desired career line doesn't mean you're a failure.

'Sehwag had a special gift from God, his hand-eye co-ordination'

'Sehwag had a special gift from God, his hand-eye co-ordination'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Coach A N Sharma recalls his first meeting with Virender Sehwag way back in 1993 when he turned up at his academy in Vikaspur, West Delhi, wanting to be a cricketer. More than anything, he remembers how he had come across a young boy, who amongst other things, just wanted to hit every ball he faced.

Meet Bollywood's newest star kid!

Meet Bollywood's newest star kid!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

'My friends told me they will call me an actress only when I appear on Comedy Nights with Kapil. I just a got a confirmation that I will be going on Kapil's show!' Wedding Pulav actress Anushka Ranjan gets ready for showbiz.

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Unwarranted to think COVID-19 will vanish in summer: Virologist

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The arrival of summer in India may have raised hopes that hot and humid weather could slow the COVID-19 progression but virologist Naga Suresh Veerapu believes that outbreak and pandemic occurrences often do not follow seasonality.